High Water Point
Hurricane Sandy wasn’t the first storm Longport has seen. One of the worst storms in Longport history occurred in the winter of 1915; this storm damaged or ruined many of the original Longport homes and businesses, including Remington Cottage:
One of the most popular hotels in the area, The Aberdeen Hotel, was also damaged in the 1915 winter storm. Longport faced the extreme elements again in the storm of September 1924, which damaged the Aberdeen Hotel and many of the remaining original Longport homes and businesses:
One of the most memorable and destructive storms of today, Hurricane Sandy, established new high-water records for Longport and much of the Jersey Shore. Where were you when this storm hit? (Do you have photos of Hurricane Sandy or damage in Longport? Let us add them to our collection! Email them to
- Clue #1: Built in 1920, this favorite spot is at the meeting of 2 great waters.
- Clue #2: There might not be much room in the sand, but the rocks are a great spot to fish the Ocean and the Bay.
- Clue #3: From the high water point, head South down Atlantic Avenue approximately .3 miles. No need to get in the boat for your next clue – if you reach water, you’ve gone too far! Total distance from High Water Point: .3 miles.